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Life is stressful; taking stock of your mental health.
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope when life is stressful, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to her…
Deciding to forgive?
In our close relationships we may encounter challenges which are difficult to overcome and cause considerable distress. Many face the dilemma of a partner’s affair, or struggle to understand and stand up to emotionally manipulative family members or friends. At…
5 reasons a break up might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to you.
No, I’m not kidding. If you are about to make the break or have already have done so, whether you instigated it, it was mutual or you never saw it coming, this could possibly be the best thing that has…
Is there strength in vulnerability?
In my clinical work with couples, I hear a lot of “attack/defend” style conversations. You know how these go. We all have them, sometimes. And some of us have them—alas, President Trump—almost all of the time. They tend to go…
Being a healthy man – 7 steps to manhood
In my last blog I discussed ‘Manhood’ (a book by Steve Biddulph) and the idea that boys and men need other men… Sadly, this doesn’t happen as much as it used to, and this sense of isolation for many men,…
How to take care of yourself when caring for another: Supporting a loved one through end of life care
Supporting a loved one, whether family or friend, during their end of life care can be the most difficult, but also the most generous of gifts a person can give. In order to provide our loved ones with the emotional…
Christmas Day checklist for family get-togethers
It’s that time of year again and only 1-2 weeks away from Christmas. Whether you’re keenly looking forward to excited faces and squeals of delight by children on Christmas morning OR Dreading every second of the day until the Christmas…
Relationship boundaries: What are they? And how do I create healthy boundaries?
Boundaries in relationships are a bit like the borders of our states they essentially define where one person ends and the next person begins. Imagine a chalk line drawn on the ground between you and another person: everything on your…
When hearing is not enough…
If I were to ask you whether you hear the people in your life, or do you listen to the people in your life, what would be your answer? The really interesting thing is that hearing and listening are actually…
How to heal and move forward when relationships change or breakdown.
Healing and moving forward from the breakdown of any relationship that holds meaning for us or that we attach value to can be a difficult journey to navigate. It may be the breakdown of an intimate relationship, the dissolving of…
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